US Bridges

FM 1960 over Jordan Gully

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.7 MI E of US 59 · Structure no. 121020168503455

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46,415
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1960 over Jordan Gully is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 1960 over Jordan Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 46,415 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,981 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1960
CrossesJordan Gully
Location1.7 MI E of US 59
RouteState Highway 1960
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.99927, -95.24024
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,415 (2023)
Projected traffic64,981 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1960 over Jordan Gully built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1960 over Jordan Gully in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1960 over Jordan Gully carry?

About 46,415 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1960 over Jordan Gully?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1960 over Jordan Gully?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.